(2) But on no account to implicate anyone else in the camp. We must so arrange the escape that the Turks would have no excuse whatsoever for strafing the others.
(3) To take nobody into our confidence until it was absolutely necessary. There were plenty of men we could trust not to give us away intentionally. But any one of them might make a slip which would defeat our plans.
(4) When possible, to discuss every move beforehand, and to follow the line agreed on.
(5) If circumstances prevented such discussion, Hill was to follow my lead blindly, without question or alteration.
(6) If or when it came to a bolt across country, Hill was to take charge.
We shook hands on this bargain, and separated: it did not do to whisper too long in corners at Yozgad. I returned to my Mess.
“What did they want with you in the office?” Pa asked.
“Just some money that’s expected,” I said. “Where’s my lunch?”
“Oh, we gave it to Jeanie, hours ago. Thought you weren’t coming.”
Jeanie was the house dog. It was a mess joke to threaten to give her my food if I was late for meals. I hunted round till I found where Pa had hidden my cold porridge.